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Energy Shares

If I'd invested $20,000 in Boss Energy shares one month ago here's what I'd have today

| Tony Yoo

Uranium is so hot right now, and you would have made some handy cash if you were invested in this…

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Resources Shares

2024 could be the biggest year in history for the Fortescue share price. Here's why!

| Tristan Harrison

This year could be huge for the resources giant.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week on a high.

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Growth Shares

'Consistent alpha generation': 3 ASX 200 shares sitting pretty for the long run

| Tony Yoo

If you have the patience to stick out for years, these shares that ECP is backing could make you wealthy.

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Opinions

Should ASX growth investors buy the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the most popular ASX ETF deliver good capital growth?

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Retirement

How I'd invest in ASX shares to unlock an extra $1.1 million for retirement

| Mitchell Lawler

Increasing the chances of a rewarding retirement doesn't need to be complicated.

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Small Cap Shares

Which ASX ETFs could explode if small caps surge in 2024?

| Tony Yoo

Many pundits are predicting smaller stocks will outperform this year. Here are some funds that could help you join the…

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Opinions

ASX investors: Where I'd invest $7,000 in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Cash was one of my worst-performing investments in real terms last year. Here's how I plan to put it to…

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Investing Strategies

$10,000 in excess savings? I'd buy 5,181 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $3,500 in passive income

| Tony Yoo

You could be pocketing cash for nothing in just four years. Take a look at this.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This Thursday gave investors another headache...

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Retail Shares

If you invest $10,000 in Premier Investments shares, how much passive income will you receive in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

The consensus forecast dividend on Premier Investments shares for 2024 is $1.21 per share.

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Dividend Investing

Rivers of cash: Here's how much Soul Patts shares have paid out in dividends since 2019

| Sebastian Bowen

Soul Patts' dividends are the stuff of legend, but how lucrative have they been?

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 300 dividend shares offer major upside and good yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named these dividend shares as buys. Let's find out what they are forecasting.

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Materials Shares

2 beaten-up ASX lithium shares being bought up by directors

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite market pessimism about ASX lithium stocks, these directors are buying.

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International Stock News

Better AI stock: Microsoft vs. Amazon

| Dani Cook

These companies are rapidly expanding in AI, but one is trading at a better value.

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Share Fallers

Why Ampol, APM, Liontown, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough time on Thursday. But why are investors selling them?

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Materials Shares

Is Core Lithium stock a good buy after falling 80% in a year?

| Bernd Struben

After rocketing almost 2,000% from late 2020 through to late 2022, Core Lithium stock has taken a beating over the…

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 value stocks I'd buy for my portfolio today!

| Tristan Harrison

These low p/e stocks could be the right place to hunt for opportunities.

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Materials Shares

Why are Arcadium Lithium shares down 17% since trading commenced?

| Bronwyn Allen

The merger of Allkem and Livent to create Arcadium Lithium settled in early January.

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Share Gainers

Why EML, Mount Gibson, Nuix, and Raiz shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session despite the market weakness.

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Bank Shares

If you'd bought $10,000 of Westpac shares in January 2022, here's what you'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

A $10,000 investment in Westpac shares two years ago would be worth a good bit more today.

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52-Week Highs

These ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These three shares are defying the broader market to punch new 52-week highs.

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Share Market News

Why these two headwinds are dragging down the ASX 200 today

| Bernd Struben

Today’s fall has very little to do with any specific issues among ASX 200 companies.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the ResMed share price in the buy zone ahead of next week's update?

| James Mickleboro

This sleep treatment company's eagerly anticipated Q2 update is coming next week.

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How to invest

Investing in ASX shares from scratch? Here are 3 Warren Buffett tips I'd follow religiously

| Sebastian Bowen

Who better to go to for advice than the investing legend himself?

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Growth Shares

Brokers say these ASX 200 growth shares can rise 25% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares.

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International Stock News

Could investing $20,000 in Nvidia stock make you a millionaire?

| Anders Bylund

The semiconductor designer has made plenty of millionaires in recent years. Will a $20,000 starting commitment be enough to let…

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Materials Shares

When will Leo Lithium shares return to trade?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares have been out of action for four months.

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Share Gainers

Why is the EML share price rocketing 27% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors see brighter days ahead for EML shares following today’s announcement.

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Materials Shares

Why are Liontown shares crashing 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares are having a poor session. But why?

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Materials Shares

BHP shares tumble after missing expectations in second quarter

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian has disappointed investors with its second quarter update.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX All Ords shares are sinking after poor updates

| James Mickleboro

Investors have not responded positively to updates from these companies.

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Opinions

ASX 200 shares: A once-a-decade opportunity to get rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in ASX stocks?

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Opinions

Is it now too late to buy Xero stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this ASX tech giant still produce beautiful returns?

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Gold

Should you buy Evolution Mining shares following Wednesday's 17% dive?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this gold miner's shares? Let's find out.

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How to invest

How I'd aim to turn $500 a month into a stunning passive income of more than $191k a year

| Bernd Struben

Investing in the right ASX dividend shares can offer up some remarkable passive income over time.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are expecting from these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

On Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was out of form again. The benchmark index fell 0.3% to 7,393.1 points. Will…

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Personal Finance

5 ways to get richer in 2024 without a pay rise

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't need a pay rise to build your wealth in 2024.

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Opinions

There's great value right now in the ASX 200, especially in stocks like this one

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share is rapidly growing its global presence.

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